• The Pursuit of Happy

    "The Pursuit of Happy" blog is brought to you by the Arlington CVB, written by those who LOVE this city and all of its quirks! We strive to bring you an insider’s guide to Arlington, from our favorite restaurants and biggest attractions to hidden gems and upcoming events, our team of contributing bloggers share their personal and favorite experiences. We encourage guest bloggers to send us their experiences, too. Email your thoughts or interest in contributing to PR@arlington.org. 

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    Happy Holidays from Arlington: 6 Ideas for Local Gift Shopping

    Published 12/18/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    While there’s no doubt that the rack of corporate gift cards at the grocery store checkout line makes for convenient gift buying, let’s face it—these gifts may be useful, but they’re not very exciting. Instead of yet another big box holiday, how about trying one of these ideas for gift shopping in Arlington that are sure to result in stocking MORE ›

    Searching for Santa: 5 Places to Find The Big Man in Arlington

    Published 12/11/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Santa Claus. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. No matter which handle you prefer, there’s no denying he’s the rock star of the holiday season. If you’re in search of special moments, snapshots and selfies with the Big Man himself, here’s where you can find him in Arlington this year: Breakfast with Santa at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center MORE ›

    Why I’m Thankful for Arlington

    Published 11/16/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Title: “Why I’m Thankful for Arlington” As someone who was born and raised in Arlington—and who has also lived and worked here during multiple eras of my adult life—I’ve racked up a sizeable list of favorite places and an even larger collection of memories, as you might imagine. The older I get, the more appreciative I am of both, so it seems MORE ›

    Arlington, TX Restaurants Open for Business on Thanksgiving Day 2018

    Published 11/16/2018 by Guest
    Restaurants open on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018 Restaurant Primary Phone Hours BoomerJack's Bar & Grill (817) 275-5400 10:30 am to 11 pm Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (817) 633-7773 10 am to 8 pm Buffalo Wings & Rings (682) 323-7099 11 am to 7 pm Chamas Do Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse (817) 375-0250 12 MORE ›

    Get into the Spirit of Arlington with These Holiday Happenings

    Published 11/7/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    November is here, and the holidays are upon us again…can you believe it? I admit that my Santa & reindeer spirit isn’t twinkly until after my jack-o-lantern is gone, the Halloween candy is consumed and my superhero costumes are snug in storage boxes again (no I don’t wear a cape year-round, although I wouldn’t mind….that would be way hipper than a MORE ›

    From a Local: Spooky Halloween Happenings in Arlington

    Published 10/9/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    I’m pretty much a fan of all holidays. Whether we’re talking Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, Arbor Day, or National Cheeseburger Day, if it involves parties, gift-giving, good stuff to eat, or time off work, I’m all for it. But by far, my most favorite of all holidays is Halloween. I love everything about the season—black cats, candy corn, crazy MORE ›

    Top Events in Arlington Summer, Fall & Winter 2018

    Published 7/4/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    Summer is in full swing, and if you aren’t one of the 14 million visitors to Arlington each year, there is no time like the present! Between roller coasters, baseball games, arts festivals and live music, there is truly something for everyone. And don’t forget about all of Arlington’s “As Seen on TV” restaurants and dives ! Check out the top summer MORE ›

    Here’s Where You Can Make Memories This 4th of July in Arlington, TX

    Published 6/26/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Growing up in Arlington, TX in the ‘80s, I had plenty of reasons to love summer. Those were the fun months of no homework, Pink Things at Six Flags, late-night trips to the frozen yogurt shop (frozen yogurt being a cool new thing back then), summer nights at the old Arlington Stadium, and hours spent floating on the Lazy River at Wet ‘n Wild, the MORE ›

    13 Bright Ideas for Holiday Shopping in Arlington

    Published 12/12/2017 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    The holidays in Arlington are always merry and bright with fun things to do . And for those about to shop, we salute you! In addition to hitting The Parks at Arlington Mall and Arlington Highlands , check out these not-your-ordinary Arlington retail destinations where you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your nice list—and more than MORE ›
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